When comparing Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 Sony FE and Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 - Sony FE which weighs 280 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS which weighs 663 g.
Winner: Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 Sony FE
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 - Sony FE is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 19 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 38 cm for Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS.
Winner: Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 Sony FE
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Full specifications table of Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS and Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 Sony FE:
Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS | Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 - Sony FE | |
![]() | ![]() | |
Brand | Sony | Samyang |
Weight | 663 g | 280 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 24 - 105 mm | 24 mm |
Largest Aperture | 4 | 1.9 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | Yes |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 38 cm | 19 cm |
Type | Zoom | Prime |
Filter Thread | 77 | 58 |
Stabilization | Yes | Missing |
Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization Type | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) | Missing |